superstorm sandy left a giant crater where the boardwalk's rides and attractions used to be. >>> meanwhile, electrical service is coming back online for the estimated 8 million people left in the dark. forecasting it, they think it will end up costing $20 billion in damage. now we'll send you back to "last word with lawrence o'donnell." >>> the captains of industry who run american automobile companies have a word for people like mitt romney -- liar. >>> and next, in the spotlight, mitt romney's campaign said they weren't holding any political events today, and then they held a political event. >>> and if the romney campaign was shut down today, what was john mccain doing in ohio attacking the president? karen finney and jonathan capehart will join me on that one, next. ah. fire bad! just have to fire roast these tomatoes. this is going to give you a head start on your dinner. that seems easier [ female announcer ] new progresso recipe starters. five delicious cooking sauces you combine with fresh ingredients to make amazing home-cooked meals. [ male announcer ] why do more emergency worke